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People stranded in Hyderabad due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown imposed to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, arrive at Secunderabad Junction railway station to board special trains being run by the Indian Railways to return to their respective nativ

Indian Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, inside trains

In view of the rising Covid cases across the country, Indian Railways on Saturday said that it will impose a fine of up to Rs 500 on the passengers for not wearing face masks in the railway premises or during the travel in trains, for a period of six months.

Apr 17, 2021

Hospitalised Lalu Prasad gets bail, may walk out of prison soon

Former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav is likely to walk out of prison soon. The Jharkhand High Court on Saturday granted him bail in connection with withdrawal of Rs 3.5 crore from the Dumka treasury, in connection with a case linked to the multi-crore fodder scam.

Apr 17, 2021

Was forced to name ISRO scientist Narayanan: Maldivian lady

Two days after the Supreme Court ordered a fresh probe to find out if there was a conspiracy in the 27-year-old ISRO spy case, one of the then 'falsely' implicated Maldivian lady on Saturday revealed that the Kerala police brutally tortured her to say the name of ISRO scientist S. Nambi Narayanan.

Apr 17, 2021

Sonu Sood tests Covid positive; Katrina tests negative

Actor Sonu Sood has tested Covid positive. He took to social media to share the news with fans on Saturday, asking them not to worry. Meanwhile, Katrina tests negative.

Apr 17, 2021

Covid Surge in J&K: Private sector roped in to ensure supply of oxygen in government hospitals (Details)

A high panel constituted to monitor functioning of private oxygen plants

Apr 17, 2021

Covid Fight: Experts zero in on Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccination, as end of pandemic remains elusive

Almost all of the medical fraternity says that Covid appropriate behaviour is the only shield we have against the virus, and vaccination is the only weapon

Apr 17, 2021

Ajeeb Daastaans: Take the sloppy with the smooth

Ajeeb Daastaans Movie Review: Take the sloppy with the smooth

Ajeeb Daastaans (film on Netflix) is an anthology and a rare film coming out of mainstream Bollywood that looks at love as anything beyond a sacrosanct sentiment.

Apr 17, 2021

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage nears 12 crore | details

In the last 24 hours, over 30 Lakh doses have been administered in the country as per the provisional report till 7 am Saturday

Apr 17, 2021

Brazil asks women to delay pregnancy as fears mount over new Covid-19 variant found in expectant mothers

Brazil asked women on Friday to delay getting pregnant until the worst of the pandemic passes, saying the virus variant that is devastating the South American country appears to affect expectant mothers more than earlier versions of the coronavirus.

Apr 17, 2021

Covid Fight: 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates suggested to build immunity first; It holds value still

Going beyond precautions and vaccinations, doctors and the WHO have advised proper nutrition and hydration would be key in fighting the second wave of Covid-19 and a throwback on ancient wisdom 2500 years ago by Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, stands testimony now to the fact

Apr 17, 2021

PM appeals for symbolic 'Kumbh Mela' to strengthen fight against Covid

With reports of huge number of Covid positive cases from 'Kumbh Mela' area in Haridwar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to observe the event "symbolic" to strengthen fight against the deadly virus.

Apr 17, 2021

Global Covid infection rate approaching highest, says WHO

The number of new Covid-19 cases per week worldwide has nearly doubled over the past two months, approaching the highest infection rate seen so far during the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

Apr 17, 2021

Meera Jasmine returns after hiatus in Sathyan Anthikadu film

After almost a five year hiatus hugely popular actress Meera Jasmine is all set to don the greasepaint in the film of master story teller- Sathyan Anthikadu.

Apr 17, 2021

Four Sikhs among 9 killed in mass shooting at FedEx company facility

At least four Sikhs have been killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx company facility in Indianapolis by a 19-year-old former employee, according to the Sikh Coalition.

Apr 17, 2021

United States President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Sugo

With Quad at its strongest, US, Japan pledge to work with India on free Indo-Pacific

Declaring that the Quad "has never been stronger", the US and Japan have reiterated their commitment to work with India and Australia to build a free and "thriving" Indo-Pacific where, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga warned the "security environment has become increasingly severe".

Apr 17, 2021

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India

Indian Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, inside trains

Hospitalised Lalu Prasad gets bail, may walk out of prison soon

Was forced to name ISRO scientist Narayanan: Maldivian lady

Sonu Sood tests Covid positive; Katrina tests negative

Covid Surge in J&K: Private sector roped in to ensure supply of oxygen in government hospitals (Details)

Covid Fight: Experts zero in on Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccination, as end of pandemic remains elusive

Ajeeb Daastaans Movie Review: Take the sloppy with the smooth

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage nears 12 crore | details

Brazil asks women to delay pregnancy as fears mount over new Covid-19 variant found in expectant mothers

Covid Fight: 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates suggested to build immunity first; It holds value still

PM appeals for symbolic 'Kumbh Mela' to strengthen fight against Covid

Global Covid infection rate approaching highest, says WHO

Meera Jasmine returns after hiatus in Sathyan Anthikadu film

Four Sikhs among 9 killed in mass shooting at FedEx company facility

With Quad at its strongest, US, Japan pledge to work with India on free Indo-Pacific

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh